Garlene Frezin
***** ***** **** ( Orlando, FL 352-***-**** ( ********@*****.***
Case Manager / Community/Social Services Specialist
TO PROVIDE ONGOING SUPPORT AND EXPERTISE THROUGH COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENT,
PLANNING, IMPLEMENTATION AND OVERALL EVALUATION OF INDIVIDUAL CLIENT NEEDS.
OFFER GUIDANCE AND COUNSELING TO VICTIMS IN CRISIS. ASSIST CLIENTS OBTAIN
GOVERNMENT FUNDS, EDUCATION, OR TREATMENT. OFTEN BEGIN LEGAL ACTION IN CASES
OF CHILD ABUSE AND DOMESTIC ABUSE.
Key Skills
- Interview and evaluate clients' - The ability to interview witnesses
problems and document what is learned
- Develop safety plans with clients - In depth knowledge of legal
- Direct clients to other areas of terminology and principles
community referral - The ability to analyze legal
-Critical Thinking documents for accuracy
-French and Creole translator - Appears and testifies in official
-Excellent interpersonal skills proceedings.
-Domestic Abuse Advocacy - Prepares necessary investigative
-Ability to inspire and support people reports and documentation for court
-Maintain calmness under tight pressure cases
-Interpersonal skills to build
effective relationships with all levels
of professionals
Employer Summary
Harbor house of central florida. (Orlando, FL) - SHELTER AND COURT ADVOCATE,
10/09 to Present
-Performs highly interactive and assistance duties directly working with
victims, in the case management and service referral functions; serves as a
liaison between victims and Prosecution and law enforcement detective.
Health, Life, and annuity (Orlando, FL) - Independent Licensed Broker, 11/09
to Present
-Work as an intermediary between clients and insurance companies. Use sales
forecasting and strategic planning to ensure the sale and profitability of
products, lines, or services, analyzing business developments and monitoring
market trends. Negotiate contracts with insurance companies and distributors
to manage product distribution, establishing distribution networks and
developing marketing strategies.
CURASCRIPT SPECIALTY PHARMACY (Orlando, FL) - Patient Care Advocate/PAH
Supervisor, 1/06 to 10/09
-Manage the operational and fiscal activities of the department to include
staffing levels, budgets, and financial goals. Plan and develop systems and
procedures to improve the operating quality and efficiency of the department.
Analyze and document business processes and problems. Develop solutions to
enhance efficiencies.
Project Highlights
Focus on victim empowerment (2009 to Present)
-Accompanies victims to court proceedings and informs victims about their
constitutional and statutory mandated victim's rights. Assists victims in
securing Orders of Protection and Injunctions Against Harassment
-Assesses victim needs and acts as a resource for community service referrals;
engages in follow-up contact with domestic violence victims after case
disposition. Communicates in the exchange of information by completing
thorough case documentation in both Victim Services and Prosecution files
using both a paper-based and computer automated case management system.
-Maintains statistical records on victims served and services provided;
Assists in the recruitment, selection and training of volunteer staff in the
Victim Services Division. Provides in-service training and exposure to various
criminal justice and victim-related matters. Encourages involvement and
interest in victim-related training and awareness campaigns. Facilitates
community outreach activities. Performs other duties as assigned.
Insurance Broker (2008 to Present)
-Gathering information from clients, assessing their insurance needs and risk
profile;
-Building and maintaining ongoing relationships with clients including
scheduling and attending meetings and understanding the nature of clients'
businesses or lives
-Researching insurance companies' policies and negotiating with underwriters
to find the most suitable insurance for clients at the best price
-Arranging specialized types of insurance cover in complex cases; this may
involve preparing reports for insurance underwriters and surveyors and
negotiating with insurers;
PAH Pharmaceutical patient advocacy (2007 to 2009)
-Follow-up with PAH patient; develops program goals, objectives, and
procedures; interprets federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and
policies pertaining to medical therapy services.
-Review and verify referral application, in consultation with LIS Consultant,
to determine patients' eligibility for program; assigns referrals to specific
payment assistance program for evaluation and disbursement calculation;
directs case management of pharmaceutical Therapy Program cases in accordance
with CMS and HIPAA compliance.
Education & Certifications
-M.B.A. - Columbia College (in progress)
-M.A. in Mental Health, Marriage, Family and Child Counseling (in progress)
-B.S. in Criminal Justice Administration - University of Phoenix
-License: 215 License Health, Life, and Variable - Florida's Department of
Financial Services (non-residence License 32 other states)
-Certificate: Core Competency Advocacy - the Florida Coalition Against
Domestic Violence (FCADV)
-Certificate: Administrative assistance - Mid Florida Tech
AFFILIATIONS
-The Florida Coalition against Domestic Violence (FCADV)
-The American Cancer Society
REFERENCE
-Professional and personal references available upon request